In the following three days, Luo Zheng stayed idly at the guesthouse, eating in the cafeteria when hungry and watching training sessions at the training ground when bored. He wasn't allowed to train there without permission, though activities like running that didn't interfere with the training were permissible.
Three days wasn't long, but it wasn't short either. Yet for Luo Zheng, each day felt like an eternity. His superiors had delayed their decision, leaving him in suspense. It was torturous. On the morning of the fourth day, a guard came running and said the commander had summoned him. Luo Zheng knew the results had come, and he sighed in relief. At least there'd be some resolution. He straightened his uniform and followed.
Arriving at the commander's office and saluting, Luo Zheng felt anxious as he faced the commander, worrying about the two-year agreement. If he were dismissed from the service, everything would be over.
